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Is Hillside Manor safe?

North Hempstead, New York · safety score updated nightly

90out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Hillside Manor as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Hillside Manor

“Go. Hillside Manor is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban hamlet in Nassau County characterized by peaceful residential streets and virtually negligible violent crime. Visitors have little to worry about regarding personal safety, whether dining along the commercial strip or walking through residential blocks.”

About the area

Tucked within the Town of North Hempstead, Hillside Manor is a quiet suburban community of well-maintained single-family homes and local retail along Hillside Avenue. It offers proximity to broader Long Island attractions while maintaining a tight-knit, low-stress neighborhood environment. The area is family-oriented, clean, and reliably secure day and night.

  • Suburban Quiet
  • Family-Friendly
  • Car-Dependent
  • Safe & Residential

Walking and biking in Hillside Manor

Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 51/100

There are no public bike-share stations (such as Citi Bike) in the area, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though quiet residential streets are manageable for recreational cycling.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below national and regional averages
  • High median household incomes, low poverty, and strong rates of homeownership
  • Quiet, well-maintained residential streets with active neighborhood presence
  • Close proximity to high-quality healthcare facilities and well-resourced municipal services

Cons

  • Limited standalone nightlife or major tourist attractions within immediate borders
  • Moderately busy traffic and pedestrian navigation challenges along Hillside Avenue
  • Heavily car-dependent for general regional travel

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Hillside Manor. There are no encampments or concentrated panhandling sites in the neighborhood.

What Hillside Manor is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and safe, with commuters heading to work, school buses circulating, and residents walking dogs.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and pleasant across residential streets, with steady local commerce and shopping traffic along Hillside Avenue.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet and secure, with local families visiting neighborhood eateries and minimal pedestrian hazards.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very quiet and deserted, with no active street crime issues, though standard vigilance on unlit side streets is recommended.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE), with bus routes n22, n24, and n26 running along Hillside Avenue and Jericho Turnpike. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) New Hyde Park and Merillon Avenue stations are located roughly 1 to 1.5 miles south, providing direct service to Manhattan.

Parking is generally easy and free on most residential streets, though some localized parking restrictions apply near schools. Strip malls and standalone businesses along Hillside Avenue offer free dedicated customer lots.

Things to do in Hillside Manor

  • Dine at authentic family-owned Italian eateries, diners, and Asian restaurants along Hillside Avenue
  • Visit nearby Clinton G. Martin Park for swimming, tennis, and community recreation
  • Take a short drive to explore the scenic walking paths at Clark Botanic Garden in neighboring Albertson

Local favorites

  • Omega Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (1820)
    A classic Long Island cornerstone serving expansive menus of breakfast, comfort food, and Greek specialties.
  • Iavarone Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)
    Beloved local establishment known for fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, and gourmet Italian specialty goods.
  • Chef Wang · Sichuan Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)
    Popular local spot offering authentic spicy Sichuan cuisine and traditional Chinese staples.

Neighborhoods near Hillside Manor

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Common questions about Hillside Manor

Is Hillside Manor safe to walk at night?

Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.

Is Hillside Manor a good place to live?

On safety, Hillside Manor scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.

How walkable is Hillside Manor?

Walk score 58/100 and bike score 51/100. Some errands can be done on foot.

Which areas near Hillside Manor are safer?

Ritz-Carlton Residences (96), The Fairways at North Hills (96), The Gates at North Hills (95) score higher nearby.

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